ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar LLC was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $690,165 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District on March 16, 2020, for the supply of Z-drive thrusters for the split-hull hopper dredge CURRITUCK. The contract, which involves no set-aside designation, calls for the delivery of fixed pitch azimuth thrusters meeting specified performance requirements including 250 kW power ratings and 950 mm propeller diameters. The solicitation specified a nine-month delivery requirement from the award date, with an ultimate completion date of July 12, 2025. Work will be performed in Wilmington, North Carolina, where the vessel is operated.
ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar LLC, a foreign-owned subsidiary of the global ZF Group, is a specialized marine propulsion equipment supplier with extensive experience supporting U.S. federal maritime agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Naval Supply Systems Command. The company's established expertise in providing marine propulsion components, technical support services, and equipment overhauls made it a qualified contractor for this procurement, which was awarded as a competitive firm fixed-price purchase order to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 procedures.